Field Service Engineer

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Field Service Engineer? Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in the Gloucester area (GL postcode).

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40‑hour or 45‑hour working week, Monday to Friday, with shift premium and OT available for those who want it.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• Additional days holiday based on long‑service milestones.
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands.
• “Recommend a friend” scheme – reward for referring a candidate.
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes.
• 6‑week induction offering world‑class training to enable you in your role.
• Long‑term training and development plans – some of the best in the industry.
• Full forklift driver licence.
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process.
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (degree level).
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided, with a tool replacement policy (wear and tear).
• PPE supplied, including company‑cleaned specialist work wear.

• Paid travel – door‑to‑door.
• Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Van washing through fuel card account.
• Occasional on‑call support, paid in addition to your salary.

Your role will be both hands‑on and problem‑solving‑oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency. You’ll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check‑ups that keep our fleet running smoothly.

Traveling to various customer locations, you’ll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state‑of‑the‑art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional support.

We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• You will need to be comfortable using IT equipment, as we keep accurate records and place orders with the latest technology.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.